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Paul Rodger left a comment for Barry Simmons
Hi Barry   Thanks for getting in touch; we're currently planning how to structure these things and will get in touch once we know how it's going to work.   Kind regards   Paul
Feb 10, 2011
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Paul Rodger and Barry Simmons are now friends Feb 10, 2011
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Barry Simmons replied to Jimmy Hargreaves's discussion 'Your top 10 guitarists of all time?'
No Gary Moore in top 100 or anyone's top 10 here?   My top ten purely from influences and hair standing up on the back of the neckness are, in no particular order; Hendrix Robert Fripp Jeff Beck Zappa Jimmy Page Steve Stills Peter…
Feb 8, 2011
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Barry Simmons commented on Barry Simmons's group 'Strange Behaviour'
Here's some of our stuff http://www.reverbnation.com/strangebehaviourband http://www.reverbnation.com/strangebehaviourtrio  
Jan 18, 2011
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Barry Simmons commented on Barry Simmons's group 'Strange Behaviour'
If you are around on Sat Feb 5th, come and see us playing at the Alley Cat bar 4, Denmark Street. We are supporting Loose Fruit Museum. We are on at 8pm. Entrance a paltry £4. Go on you know you want to.
Jan 18, 2011
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Barry Simmons replied to MUSIC NEWS's discussion 'Downs Sounds' in the group London Rehearsal Studios (Details & Feedback)
Nice studios, have been using for a couple of years. Reasonably priced.
Jan 18, 2011
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Barry Simmons replied to Pocket Rocket's discussion 'New Year's Musical Resolutions'
Pretty much as you Toby. 2011, Looking for regular gigs, possibly some European work and some more recording. Also, just starting to get involved with a covers band which is in it's seminal stages.   p.s. Oh yeh, must come and see Pocket…
Dec 28, 2010
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Barry Simmons replied to MUSIC NEWS's discussion 'If you could turn back time and go to any gig, which one would it be?'
Toby, Just to make you jealous, I went to RATM at Brixton. I think the gig I'd most like to have been at was the first one Hendrix played at when he turned up in London as an unknown. Must have been jawdropping.
Oct 28, 2010
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I need to be playing

Hi,Any bands out there need a bass player, stand in or permanent, London based? I'm itching to gig again as I'm missing the buzz so much. Willing to play most styles.Cheers,BarrySee More
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Barry Simmons replied to MUSIC NEWS's discussion 'Your first gig'
First gig, Blind Faith at Hyde Park, 15 tender years old. someone handed me a joint and I don't really remember much else. Vaguely remember Richie Havens singing Freedom. First gig I can remember well, Hawkwind at somewhere like Dunstable being…
Oct 14, 2010
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Barry Simmons commented on Barry Simmons's blog post 'What's your favoured bass strings?'
I've used DR hi-beams and really like them. Now I'm playing in a three piece I'm looking for a heavier sound especially on the higher strings. any power rock bassists out there with a suggestion?
Sep 14, 2010
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Paul Santilli commented on Barry Simmons's blog post 'What's your favoured bass strings?'
I had D'Addario on my old bass. I have now started using Rotosound Solo. Much less wear on my left hand fingers! I do not use a pick and these sound bright enough. I did try DR hi-beams. Amazing sound, and tone consistency across the strings,…
Sep 13, 2010
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Flat Eric commented on Barry Simmons's blog post 'What's your favoured bass strings?'
Ahhh!! Not sure I can answer that. I have been using them for about 10 months and have had no trouble. They retain brightness and have a good mix of bass, middle and top. Some strings are all "top" some are all "thud" - these are…
Sep 13, 2010

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London
What instrument(s) do you play; or if you are signing up as a band, what is its line-up?
bass
Describe your status, and/or your band's:
Strange Behaviour
What style(s) of music do you play/like?
rock
Please tell us more about you, and/or your band/studio etc (including its name)
3 piece original material, a rock feel
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What's your favoured bass strings?

Posted on August 27, 2010 at 11:44am 7 Comments

I dabble with other strings but always return to rotosound roundwound. I've just been reading about Ken Smith strings, does anyone know if they are any good. Or do you swear by another brand?

Baz
Barry Simmons

The Libertine acoustic afternoon Sunday 15th Nov 2009

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 5:19pm 3 Comments

Had a great afternoon at the Libertine in Borough. Arrived at around 2pm, listened to some cracking acts and feasted to heavily on a fantastic roast.

My band, Strange Behaviour, came on at 4 and it went really well. We are essentially a rock band, and this was the first time we have played acoustically. Great experience, hearing each other was a novelty!! Got to try out my electro acoustic bass for the first time. Really enjoyed playing it.

Very nice crowd there, and they appreciated… Continue

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At 10:11pm on February 10, 2011, Paul RodgerPaul Rodger said…

Hi Barry

 

Thanks for getting in touch; we're currently planning how to structure these things and will get in touch once we know how it's going to work.

 

Kind regards

 

Paul

 
 
 

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